How can White Blood Cells be increased?
Question:
I want to know which is lowest point in White Blood Cells, and is 10 low, how low and what can be done to increase the low white blood cells count? How about a detailed and urgent answer? eh?
Answers:
The only true way to know if your white blood cells are low is to have a blood sample taken; the lab technician will count the number of white blood cells. This is called a white blood cell count or WBC. Normally, the WBC count will be 4.0 or higher, but it may drop as low as 1.5 to 2.0 without serious harm during chemotherapy.
There are some signs of infection, which might occur if your white blood cells are low, such as:
Fever (temperature over 100oF or 38oC). Keep a thermometer at home and check your temperature daily while you are receiving chemotherapy treatments.
Chills or shaking.
Unusual sweating.
Burning feeling when passing urine. More frequent urination.
Redness, heat, swelling and drainage from a wound.
Cough with yellow or green coloured sputum.
Sore throat (along with fever).
Diarrhea (along with fever).
What should you do if you notice any of these symptoms:
If you have an infection when your white blood cells are low, this is a medical emergency. Even if you feel reasonably well, you must contact your doctor or nurse IMMEDIATELY! Know when to expect your white blood cells to be low, and watch for any of the signs of infection during these times. Your nurse or doctor will tell you when to expect low white blood cells counts.
When Your White Blood Cells Are Low:
What You Should Do:
Take your temperature by mouth daily when WBC counts are likely to be low, or if you have chills, sweats or a fever. If your temperature is at or above 101oF or 38oC, call your doctor or nurse IMMEDIATELY
Stay away from people who have colds, flu or contagious diseases. If your white blood cells are low, you should avoid crowds of people in public places, such as shopping malls.
Eat a well-balanced diet. Wash all fruits and vegetables. Avoid raw meat and fish.
Drink at least 8 glasses of fluid a day.
Wash your hands before eating and after using the toilet. Keep your hands out of your mouth.
Take care of your mouth- maintain proper oral hygiene.
Check with your doctor before you have any dental check-ups or dental procedures.
Shower or bathe daily, if you are able.
Prevent constipation. If you need a laxative, ask your doctor, nurse or pharmacist for help. Avoid rectal suppositories or enemas when your white blood cells are low. See the pamphlet Laxatives for more information.
Clean any scrape or cut immediately with soap and warm water.
Other Answers:
yes. with drugs!
Things you can do to reduce your risk of infection when you have low white blood count:
Frequent hand washing of both you and those coming in contact with you.
Avoid contact with anyone who is sick. If someone in the home is sick limit contact and consult your doctor or nurse.
Do not have dental work done while your white blood cell count is low.
When your white blood cell count is low you may NOT have the usual signs and symptoms when developing an infection such as:
Redness
Swelling
Pus formation (at the site of an injury or incision)
Cough
Sputum
Nasal drainage (from a sinus or respiratory infection)
Therefore, it is extremely important to be alert to any change in how you feel and report and discuss what you are feeling with your doctor or nurse.
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